Shae Holmes

Defender • Age 26 • #25

Shae Holmes is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

96 Appearances

5 Goals

Fun Facts about Shae

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She started as a striker in her youth career with Real Colorado before transitioning to defender.

She majored in Environmental Studies with a minor in Global Health at the University of Washington.

She was drafted 19th overall by Seattle Reign FC in the 2023 NWSL Draft.

She won the 2020 Concacaf U-20 Championship under coach Laura Harvey—her current NWSL coach.

Her uncle, Tom Brands, is an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling (1996) and current head coach at the University of Iowa.

She was nominated for the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her work with MS, I’mpossible, a nonprofit supporting young adults with Multiple Sclerosis, founded by her best friend, Claudia Longo.

She used to play the drums in her childhood.

Some of her hobbies include camping and hiking.

She created Connected Comebacks jewelry after overcoming three ACL injuries to support fellow athletes in recovery. Through handmade triangle necklaces, she spreads a message of resilience, imperfection, and community.